— GOP WANTS MORE INFLUENCE IN LEGE: Derek Babcock, who chairs the Louisiana Republican Party, wants the state GOP to be more involved with weighing in on legislation, he told the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday. He said he still thinks Louisiana should hold a constitutional convention, but expressed support for Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed tax-focused special session. “Don’t screw it up,” was the first priority upon taking the job, he said, referring to the Republican dominance of state government. He said he sees growth opportunities for the party among conservative Black voters who currently are not registered with either of the major parties. 

— ETHICS BOARD RESCHEDULES: The Louisiana Board of Ethics has scheduled its October meeting for Friday, after being unable to field a quorum earlier this month. See the agenda here. As LaPolitics has explained, ethics administration is in flux, including a recent change to the law that raises the bar for the number of members needed for a quorum. Also on Friday, lobbyist expenditure reports for September are due. 

— CARVILLE DOC IS OUT: The New Orleans premiere of “CARVILLE: Winning is Everything, Stupid!” is this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at Prytania Theatre. According to a press release, “The documentary chronicles eighteen tumultuous months inside what many consider the most consequential election in U.S. history from the distinctive vantage point of one of the most influential, charismatic, and combative voices in the Democratic Party: James Carville.” From masterminding Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential win to his insurgent role in the 2024 race, Democratic strategist Carville has been one of the most influential forces in modern political history. And now he has his own doc, which is generating early awards buzz.

— NEW PODS: In the second part of this series on consultants, the minds behind Robinson+Kennedy dive deep into the creative process for episode No. 71. (Available on Spotify/Apple.) Political consultant Preston Robinson and media consultant George Kennedy cover the ads they’ve cut over the past two cycles — and the ones they wish they would have produced. How do campaign ads come together? How do multi-member firms agree on things like messaging? They have the answers… Additionally, Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III drops into the studio for episode No. 73 (Spotify/Apple). He explains the differences between a police jury form of government and home rule. Plus, everything else you ever wanted to know about local politics but were too afraid to ask.

— THE WEEK AHEAD: Senate Education meets this morning for a discussion that includes implementation of new laws. Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs members will have their chance to review the Landry administration’s proposed tax overhaul on Thursday. The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget meets Friday. The Joint Highway Priority Construction road show concludes today with stops in New Orleans and Tangipahoa. See more here. 

— UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS: Rep. Michael Melerine is hosting an event Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at the Silver Star Grille in Shreveport. U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has a fundraiser planned for 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at The Roosevelt in New Orleans. Rep. Joe Stagni’s event is scheduled for noon, Oct. 29 at Longview in Baton Rouge. Rep. Larry Selders has his lunchtime event at Longview on Oct. 30. Rep. Venessa Caston LaFleur will host a fundraiser at 5 pm. Oct. 30 at The Main Lobby in Baton Rouge. See more events and details here. Want your event listed? Send it to [email protected]!

— NEW COLUMN: The federal farm bill has expired. Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, explains why passing a new bill is important to everyone, not just farmers, in an exclusive column for tomorrow’s edition of Beltway Beat.